President of the Inter- Parliamentary Union, Duarte Pacheco, expressed his honor to be present at the 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians and extended his sincere thanks to the Vietnamese National Assembly for facilitating today's special IPU conference. He also highly appreciated Vietnam's commitment to leading the way in empowering youth…
President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Duarte Pacheco expressed his hope that, given the comprehensive conditions of Hanoi , the 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians would certainly be held successfully, just like the success of the 132nd IPU General Assembly.
Mr. Duarte Pacheco, President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, delivered a speech.
Emphasizing the role of youth in the development of each nation, the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Duarte Pacheco, stated that we need conferences like this to unite young parliamentarians and strengthen their influence by learning from each other and exchanging ideas on future development strategies…
Inter-Parliamentary Union President Duarte Pacheco stated that the world faces challenges greater than any we have ever seen in the past. The Sustainable Development Goals and our shared agenda are aimed at addressing these challenges. However, we are halfway there, yet we are falling far behind.
Overview of the Conference.
Believing that the 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians will contribute to promoting the role of young parliamentarians in parliamentary activities, the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Duarte Pacheco, hopes that young parliamentarians will have very substantive and effective exchanges to improve and change common problems facing our world, aiming for a better future.
Inter-Parliamentary Union President Duarte Pacheco stated that we have no time to wait. We need to act now and act quickly.
In a world experiencing rapid technological advancements, AI (Artificial Intelligence) is developing rapidly, and most aspects of our lives are now integrated into the online environment, accessible via a small mobile phone. Inter-Parliamentary Union President Duarte Pacheco argues that we need to integrate this technological progress into our work and lives to achieve sustainable development goals. Clearly, digitalization and innovation present crucial opportunities.
Delegates attending the Conference.
For young parliamentarians born into the digital world, Inter-Parliamentary Union President Duarte Pacheco believes they need to be pioneers in applying technology to address the challenges we face, leading the way in proactively shaping the future we desire.
Inter-Parliamentary Union President Duarte Pacheco emphasized that we need to continue to enhance the role of youth and young parliamentarians in the activities of parliaments . The IPU has also launched campaigns to encourage parliaments to implement changes that would allow more young parliamentarians to participate in parliamentary activities. We need to attract more young people into our parliaments.
According to the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Duarte Pacheco, parliaments can take the digital agenda to a new level. When the Covid-19 pandemic struck and we had to shift so much work online, young parliamentarians in many countries were among the first to adapt and guide others to adapt. In this new context, we are forced to change and innovate.
“When I was elected President of the IPU, it was through an online vote, the first of its kind in the IPU's history. This is an example of innovation, applying modern technology to the work,” said Inter-Parliamentary Union President Duarte Pacheco.
The 9th Global Young Parliamentarians Conference was hosted by the National Assembly of Vietnam.
Inter-Parliamentary Union President Duarte Pacheco believes that applying technology to parliamentary activities is crucial. It can lead to greater efficiency, increased transparency in political activities, and allow everyone to see and participate. Young parliamentarians can certainly contribute to this wave of change.
While celebrating the potential of digital transformation and innovation, Inter-Parliamentary Union President Duarte Pacheco noted that we also need to use them responsibly, not forcing a single model for all. Because our global community is diverse, with many traditions, languages, and perspectives, this diversity enriches life and can also lead us to greater innovations. When we combine the power of technology with cultural and ethical diversity, we unlock the potential for better creativity and problem-solving.
As a parliamentarian, the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Duarte Pacheco, stated that national parliaments need to promote inclusiveness, intercultural dialogue, and respect for diversity as drivers of sustainable development and peace. President Pacheco emphasized that today's conference is an opportunity to look beyond existing issues and seek new solutions.
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